Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2014
Guardians of Peace cyberattack
Sony Pictures suffered a destructive cyberattack that disrupted internal systems and exposed confidential employee, corporate and film-related data. The FBI later stated that the attack was carried out by actors associated with the North Korean government.
2014
The Interview release controversy
The planned release of The Interview became entangled with threats against theaters and the Sony Pictures cyberattack. Several major exhibitors declined to show the film, prompting Sony to use a limited theatrical and digital distribution strategy.
2011
LulzSec security breach
Sony Pictures issued a statement after the LulzSec hacking group claimed an intrusion involving Sony Pictures-related customer information. The incident contributed to wider scrutiny of security practices across Sony’s online businesses.